News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 1, 2021 · Last modified November 10, 2021
Michi Wright’s husband Tyrone Sr. is well-loved and respected in his community. His work with children and teens made him a valuable resource for parents to turn to when they needed help. Now living...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 28, 2021 · Last modified September 29, 2021
Marc Marchini participates in the Merced Walk to End Alzheimer’s to honor his grandfather, Ron Tesone, who is currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Marc shares how his grandfather’s diagnosis inspired Marc to make his...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 20, 2021 · Last modified September 22, 2021
At the age of six, Mikade Burns started unofficially volunteering for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Twelve years later, Mikade is a member of the Walk Planning Committee. He shares what it’s like...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 30, 2021 · Last modified August 31, 2021
By Robin Fong Joanne Conzelmann is a member of the Humboldt County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee. Conzelmann and a few other volunteers helped plant a Promise Garden using real flowers. The Promise...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published August 5, 2021 · Last modified August 13, 2021
Melissa Anderson was 20 years old when she put her life on pause to care for her grandmother. Through that experience she found her purpose in life, to help care for others living with...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 29, 2021 · Last modified July 19, 2021
When Tom Rush’s wife Linda died from Alzheimer’s he wanted to make sure others knew about the disease. He decided to paint his truck purple. Now Tom and his purple truck drive around the...
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 16, 2021 · Last modified July 15, 2021
Quincy Ariz’s grandmother Ruby had Alzheimer’s disease. Taking what he learned as a professional in the senior care industry, Quincy was able to meaningfully connect with his grandmother one last time before she died....
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 11, 2021
Having helped care for her grandmother who had dementia, Sylvia Orozco was familiar with the warning signs. Despite this knowledge, when her mother started experiencing the same symptoms, her doctor was reluctant to give...
